Sleep loss alters your genes Wednesday 22nd July 2015 We all know the consequences of an all-nighter; tiredness, feeling constantly hungry and craving caffeine. More significantly, excessive sleep loss has been linked to increased blood pressure, risk of obesity… Read More
Are you an insect magnet? Tuesday 7th July 2015 Have you ever wondered why you’re always covered in mosquito bites but your friends aren’t? Why you’re forever running from bees? Or why thick clouds of midges swarm around your… Read More
The Big Science Event Oxfordshire Friday 26th June 2015 The motivational power of cabbage If you ever needed a simple explanation of a complicated scientific concept I think I might just refer you to a nine year-old. Some of… Read More
Science Of Cycling Thursday 25th June 2015 A little learning in Oxford Still learning. That’s my lesson from the Cycling Science tour in Oxford on the longest day of the year. Even though I’d led it a few… Read More
Performing in a science cabaret? Monday 8th June 2015 We are spoilt for choice in Oxford for engaging and enthusiastic science communicators. Through our #SOTalented strand we provide training, support and opportunities to scientists who enjoy communicating to the public… Read More
Tara’s trip to Cheltenham Science Festival Monday 8th June 2015 What fascinates us in imagining dinosaurs the size of hotels roaming through our cities or in having our own personal hover-boards and self-cleaning clothes? And do cult classics inspire science?… Read More
Celebrating STEM Ambassadors Friday 5th June 2015 On 2nd June, Oxford Brookes University’s stunning new John Henry Brookes building was the venue for an evening to celebrate the role of STEM Ambassadors in the Oxford Trust’s 30… Read More
Rocket Dogs Tuesday 2nd June 2015 This week marked a milestone in my Science Oxford journey; the first time I was let loose on a public audience! Filled with (completely unnecessary) trepidation and an almost equal… Read More
The Future Is Bright! Monday 1st June 2015 I’ve been a STEM ambassador for less than 4 months now and have got a few STEM events under my belt now… I’ll be honest, I didn’t really know what… Read More
FameLab success! Friday 15th May 2015 Three weeks of judging and forty applicants later it was finally time for Oxford’s eight chosen FameLab finalists to take to the stage. Anticipation and excitement was high amongst the crowds of… Read More
Material science is brought ‘bang’ up to date Monday 20th April 2015 If you like your science messy and explosive then Science Oxford’s latest show – Wonderstuff – would have been the perfect end to your week. Presented by energetic science communicators… Read More